Movie: The Big Wheel

Top 10 Billed Cast

Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney

Billy Coy

Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell

Arthur 'Red' Stanley

Michael O'Shea
Michael O'Shea

Vic Sullivan

Mary Hatcher
Mary Hatcher

Louise Riley

Spring Byington
Spring Byington

Mary Coy

Steve Brodie
Steve Brodie

Happy Lee

Lina Romay
Lina Romay

Dolores Raymond

Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel

Minnie

Allen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins

George

Monte Blue
Monte Blue

Deacon Jones

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  • Overview

    The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.

  • Release Date

    1949-11-04

  • Average

    5.222

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
  • Tagline

    Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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